How far is Valley Falls, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 299 miles (481.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Dodge City.
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Start on Oak Street
901 ft · 47 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Phoebe Street
780 ft · 19 sec · Phoebe Street
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Continue on 9th Street
1321 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
20.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1515 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Dodge City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 299 miles (481.2 km) and usually takes 05h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Valley Falls and 149.8 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 269.6 mi (433.88 km).
#1 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 39.3433300, -95.4602500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dodge City
City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 27,104 |
| Coordinates | 37.7528000, -100.0170800 |
| Altitude | 760 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $40.60 | $81.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $48.32 | $96.64 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $62.91 | $125.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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